Let’s set the scene: you fire up Revit, load a random family you used on a project from three years ago, open a plan view, and start modeling blindly because, hey, what could go wrong? Everything….everything could go wrong. Before you end up in another coordination doom-spiral, let’s talk about the five modeling tips for mechanical and plumbing contractors who …
Ah, electrical coordination. That magical phase where your patience goes to die and your conduit gets yeeted across the ceiling because surprise, a duct just claimed squatters’ rights on your route. But believe it or not, there are things that make this circus slightly less chaotic, and no, they don’t involve sacrificing a small animal to the coordination gods. Here …
Let’s be honest. BIM implementation isn’t always a straight shot. Sometimes it’s a carefully coordinated masterpiece. Other times, it’s duct tape and a prayer. We recently had Jeff Drews (President and Co-founder at BIMTM), Jared Sutliff (Vice President and Co-founder at BIMTM), and Donnie Bogle-Boesiger (Operations Director at BIMTM) sit down for a roundtable discussion on what happens when companies …
In the world of AEC, everyone’s under pressure to deliver projects faster, cheaper, and with fewer mistakes. But somehow, it often feels like we’re just spinning our wheels…battling rework, delays, and bottlenecks. That’s where Lean principles come in. By eliminating waste in your BIM process, you can streamline workflows and get projects done the right way. What is Lean? …
So, you’re an MEP subcontractor who opened Revit for the first time, confidently clicked around… and now your Architectural model is floating off in space, your ducts are all underground, and somehow your view is printing sideways. Welcome to the party. If your company is new to Revit or you’re a beginner yourself, this next part’s for you. It’s easy …
Let’s be real—stepping into the world of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for the first time feels like crash-landing in a foreign country where everyone speaks in acronyms, and somehow everyone understands it BUT you. People are casually throwing out terms like “LOD,” “COBie” and “Clash Detection” like they’re part of some secret BIM cult, and you’re just standing there nodding …
You’ve probably heard that one before—maybe even thought it yourself. After all, isn’t it just another layer of complexity, another meeting, another line item on the budget? GCs have been building projects long before “BIM” became a buzzword, so why bother? Skipping MEP coordination might seem like a shortcut, but it’s like ignoring a check-engine light. Saves you time now …
In the 2000’s BIM was ‘the next big thing’ in construction. In its early days, BIM began as a humble computer-aided design (CAD) tool. It allows professionals to create 2D and 3D digital representations of buildings, complete with walls, windows, doors, and all the nifty details. It was like playing with digital Legos, but with a purpose! As time went …
This might be a puzzling question to some of you. Why would I hire a BIM consultant, how hard can this be? If you are reading this right now chances are that it has crossed your mind at least once. There are many factors that limit companies from using or implementing a BIM program, or if they decided to make …
Firms that work in design construction or contracting often adopt BIM into their processes due to the vast advantages associated with BIM. It can bring a lot to the table when combined with proper standards and policies. Companies often implement BIM without any standardization or put someone in charge that does not know how to correctly implement or utilize the …
